MACK GRANITE (GU) 2011: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V528000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
MACK | GRANITE (GU) | 2011 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2015-10-15 | 2015-08-18 | 2015-08-18 |
Production Dates: 2010-09-24 - 2015-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0394
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 84
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
Mack Trucks, Inc. "Mack" is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Granite "GU" trucks manufactured September 24, 2011, to July 1, 2015. The affected trucks may be equipped with an air brake system reservoir that does not have a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
If the air brake system reservoir has as insufficient volume, braking performance may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will add additional air brake reservoir volume, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0394.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.